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This year of pies is winding down fast! As I thought about that the other day, a person came to mind who I had not yet acknowledged for giving me some good advice about gifting a pie. That person probably didn’t even think much about the advice he gave at the time, but it has proven to be valuable on several occasions.

One of those moments occurred last year when I baked a pie for a man named Dave who was recovering from a stroke and staying in an assisted living facility. Before I brought Dave the pie, I had an appointment to see Mark. During our preliminary chat I told Mark that I had made Dave a pie and then I told him that I was concerned about bringing Dave a pie as his diet might be regulated due to his condition. That’s when Mark told me, “Go with your intuition – you made Dave the pie, now just bring it to him. Don’t over analyze it! If Dave can’t eat it, he will give it away.” Simple words with a great message.

After my appointment, I did bring Dave the pie. He was thrilled by the visit and the pie – which he did eat a little of before sharing it with the staff. Over the course of the year when my mind was fixed on a pie recipient, and then somehow I began to second guess my decision, I would think back to Mark’s advice and “just bring them the pie.” I was never disappointed with the outcome.

Tonight I would like to thank Mark for helping me see the simplicity in the process of giving away pies. I would also like to recognize Mark for being such a good friend and mentor to my son, Coco. We are all so very grateful for his friendship and support.

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.